Suruchi Diwan

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STANDING STRONG: Ami Yeasmin who was diagnosed with breast cancer modelled in The Show by Breast Cancer Now to help raise awareness of breast cancer and celebrate her journey (Image: Jeff Moore Photography) Ami Yeasmin, 65, from Oakham, took to the runway recently as part of The Show by Breast Cancer Now - a moving and empowering fashion event that honours the strength, style and stories of those affected by breast cancer.

3 weeks ago | inyourarea.co.uk | Suruchi Diwan

RETAIL ICON: More than 100 stores shut, with 1,200 jobs lost, when MFI collapsed in 2008 (Image: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty)One of the UK’s most recognisable furniture retailers, MFI, is making a dramatic return to the home interiors market, 18 years after shutting its doors. The revival is being spearheaded by Victorian Plumbing, the online bathroom specialist, which now owns the MFI brand.

3 weeks ago | inyourarea.co.uk | Suruchi Diwan

FREE FLOW: DIY cleaning solutions, such as white vinegar, can prove to be ineffective when it comes to unblocking drains (Image: Moment RF/ Getty Images) Kitchen sink drains often get blocked by a build up of grease, food particles, and soapy residue. While many turn to white vinegar and baking soda for a DIY fix, these solutions often fall short, especially when grease is involved. As grease is acidic, it requires something more alkaline to break it down effectively.

3 weeks ago | inyourarea.co.uk | Suruchi Diwan

NO DEAL: The Blue Light Scheme offered a discount to emergency workers, teachers, NHS staff, veterans, care workers and military personnel (Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Asda has announced it is ending a long-running discount offer that gave millions of people 10% off their shopping. The deal, part of the Blue Light Card scheme, provided savings for NHS workers, emergency services, teachers, care workers, military personnel and veterans.

3 weeks ago | inyourarea.co.uk | Suruchi Diwan

AVOID CHARGES: HMRC’s letters are expected to go out in the coming weeks, giving savers time to plan (Image: iStockphoto/ Getty Images)Almost 900,000 savers are set to receive letters from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) alerting them to unexpected tax bills linked to interest earned on their savings accounts. The warning comes as a growing number of people are pushed over the Personal Savings Allowance due to rising interest rates.